When you’re experiencing red, itchy or watery eyes during specific seasons, it is likely due to allergies. To help you better understand this issue and how to deal with it, Alderwood Optical, the trusted optometrist in the area, discusses some of the most common reasons eye allergies occur.
5 Ways to Prevent Contact Lens Infection
One of the simplest and most effective ways to correct your vision is through contact lenses. But like most medical devices, contact lens require proper care and usage to ensure your comfort and safety. Otherwise, you’ll be at risk of developing eye infections. Today, Alderwood Optical, the area’s premier eye doctor, shares some best practices for preventing contact lens infections.
Everything You Need to Know About Corneal Abrasion
Your eyes are among the most sensitive organs in your body, which is why you need to take good care of them. In particular, you need to take precautions to avoid corneal abrasion, which can be caused by grazing your eye with your fingernail, a foreign matter entering the eye, or even just rubbing your eyes or wearing poor-fitting contact lenses.
In this article, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, a top local optometrist, discusses everything you need to know about corneal abrasion.
[Read more…]4 Hidden Signs of Vision Problems in Children
Being able to see clearly is important at any age, but particularly in childhood. The learning process is highly visual, and children who can’t see clearly are at a disadvantage. Parents need to be vigilant about their children’s visual capacity, as signs of vision problems in children can be difficult to detect.
Here are the four hidden signs of vision problems in children.
[Read more…]Should You Get a New Pair of Eyeglasses?
Eyeglasses need to be replaced periodically, whether due to a change in your prescription or because your frames broke, or you just want to change things up. Read on as we discuss some key signs that it’s time to get a new pair of eyeglasses.
Can Leafy Greens Really Help Your Eyesight?
A balanced diet is essential to your overall health, and there are many types of food that are specifically beneficial to your eyesight. Incorporating these foods into your regular diet can help you reduce your risk of developing certain eye conditions.
Developing Your Child’s Vision With Toys and Games
Optical care begins during childhood. Helping your kids take better care of their eyes is a habit that will benefit them for a lifetime. While most people think of this as proper nutrition and regular check-ups with your local eye doctor, it’s worth mentioning that certain activities and toys can also help sharpen their eyesight. [Read more…]
Your First Week With Ortho-K Lenses
If your optometrist has recommended orthokeratology for you, there are a few things you need to expect. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-k, is a fairly new procedure meant to correct myopia and other vision problems. They are perfectly safe for children as well, which is why most patients that need it start the procedure in their adolescent years.
[Read more…]Do Contact Lenses Provide Enough UV Protection?
The sun’s UV rays aren’t only damaging to your skin; they can be harmful to your eyes as well. That is why your optometrist often recommends you to wear sunglasses in sunny settings or limit the exposure of your eyes to direct sunlight. If you’re a contact lens wearer, you may also benefit from the UV protection of certain types of contacts. Read on to know more about contact lenses and UV protection.
[Read more…]4 Bad Eye Habits to Break in the New Year
When making your list of New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget health and wellness! Today, we highlight common optical care bad habits to quit in 2020. [Read more…]